LUCYS CAFE RESTAURANT
4201 W 16 AVE, Hialeah, FL, 33012
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 15, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (11)
- 32-04-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on both bathrooms. **Warning**
Basic
- 36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on some ceiling tiles at kitchen area. **Warning**
Basic
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulated on vents at kitchen area. **Warning**
Basic
- 40-06-5Corrected on site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on slicer at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 51-18-6
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
Basic
- 42-01-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
Basic
- 11-27-4
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 53A-03-7
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired training on 01/29/2026. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 53B-02-5
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for employee Irene, has been working more than 60 days. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 11-26-1
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 02C-02-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not date marked on reach in cooler. **Warning**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 12, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.